Chicago to Lincoln (MDW–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 472 mi 1h 29m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and LNK, connecting options are available through 20 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
PIA ~3h 6m OMA ~3h 20m STL ~3h 55m IND ~4h 43m OKC ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
228
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → LNK
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
100%
Return
LNK → MDW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric MDW→LNK ORD→LNK
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1 42
Flight time 1h 29m 1h 52m
Departure OTP 79% –
Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Lincoln Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · LNK: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
472 mi / 759 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m.
Facts

MDW–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance472 mi / 759 km
Flight time1h 29m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lincoln Airport take approximately 1h 29m. The route covers 472 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to LNK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIA, OMA, STL, IND, OKC, GCK, EWR, TEB, BNA, PIT, TUS, FLL, PBI, LAS, PSP, SJC, LAX, OAK, DEN and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LNK to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to LNK

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to LNK ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 472 miles (759 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).